1. Sandra B. Vipond
Title: Member
Law School: Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, Class of 1998, J.D.
College: Pennsylvania State University, Class of 1989, B.S., cum laude
Admitted: Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, Class of 1998, J.D.
Practice Area: Litigation, Investigation and Enforcement
Membership: District of Columbia Bar AssociationMaryland State Bar AssociationNew Jersey State Bar Association

2. Leslie A. Sowers
Title: Member
Law School: George Washington University, Class of 2006, J.D.
College: University of Mary Washington, Class of 1997, B.A.
Admitted: George Washington University, Class of 2006, J.D.
Practice Area: Consumer Finance, Corporate Law, Financial Services Law, Mortgage Banking Law, Investigation and Enforcement, Regulatory Compliance, Transactional and Corporate
Membership: American Bar AssociationDistrict of Columbia Bar AssociationMortgage Bankers AssociationVirginia Bar Association

3. Brian J. Taulbee
Title: Counsel
Law School:
College:
Admitted:
Practice Area: Licensing and Approvals, Regulatory Compliance, Transactional and Corporate
Membership: American Bar Association Florida State Bar Association Mortgage Bankers Association.

4. James A. Brodsky
Title: Member
Law School: Georgetown University, Class of 1972, J.D.
College: Cornell University, Class of 1967, B.S., , Columbia University, Class of 1968, M.S.
Admitted: Georgetown University, Class of 1972, J.D.
Practice Area: Mortgages, Real Estate Finance, Mortgage Banking, Mergers and Acquisitions, Asset Sales, Regulatory Compliance, Federal Agency Proceedings, Investigation and Enforcement, Licensing and Approvals, Transactional and Corporate
Membership:

5. Shannon M. Sullivan
Title: Associate
Law School: Boston College Law School, Class of 2013, J.D., cum laude
College: Boston College, Class of 2008, B.A.
Admitted: Boston College Law School, Class of 2013, J.D., cum laude
Practice Area: Licensing and Approvals, Regulatory Compliance, Transactional and Corporate
Membership:

6. Brian M. Serafin
Title: Associate
Law School: Georgetown University, Class of 2009, J.D.
College: Emory University, Class of 2004, B.A.
Admitted: Georgetown University, Class of 2009, J.D.
Practice Area: Intellectual Property, Litigation, Patent Litigation, Investigation and Enforcement
Membership: District of Columbia Maryland U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia

7. Soroush Shahin
Title: Member
Law School: George Washington University Law School, Class of 2009, J.D.
College: George Mason University, Class of 2005, B.S., magna cum laude
Admitted: George Washington University Law School, Class of 2009, J.D.
Practice Area: Regulatory Compliance, Banking Law, Transactional and Corporate
Membership: American Bar AssociationDistrict of Columbia Bar AssociationMaryland State Bar Association.

8. Timothy P. Ofak
Title: Member
Law School: The University of Michigan Law School, Class of 2006, J.D.
College: University of Pennsylvania, Class of 2003, B.A., cum laude
Admitted: The University of Michigan Law School, Class of 2006, J.D.
Practice Area: Global Regulatory Enforcement, Investigation and Enforcement, Litigation
Membership: Philadelphia Bar Association

9. Richard D. Albert
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Maryland School of Law, J.D., 1995
College: Emory University, B.A., 1992
Admitted: University of Maryland School of Law, J.D., 1995
Practice Area: Litigation
Membership: The District of Columbia Bar.

10. Allison Lauren Metzger
Title: Associate
Law School: Wake Forest University School of Law, J.D., 2006
College: University of Virginia, B.A., Economics/English, 2004
Admitted: Wake Forest University School of Law, J.D., 2006
Practice Area:
Membership:

11. Sebastian Forgues
Title: Associate
Law School: American University Washington College of Law, J.D., 2008
College: University of Mary Washington, B.A., cum laude, 2005
Admitted: American University Washington College of Law, J.D., 2008
Practice Area: Bankruptcy and Restructuring; Commercial Litigation; Construction Litigation; Real Estate Litigation, including Landlord-Tenant Litigation; Bankruptcy, Restructuring & Creditors' Rights Litigation
Membership: Montgomery County Bar Association; Maryland State Bar Association, Inc.

12. David Goodfriend
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: Georgetown University, J.D., cum laude, 1996
College: Beloit College, B.A., summa cum laude, 1990
Admitted: Georgetown University, J.D., cum laude, 1996
Practice Area: Manage legislative and public policy portfolio
Membership: Federal Communications Bar Association.

13. John A. McWilliams
Title: Associate
Law School: Boston College Law School, J.D., cum laude, 2007
College: University of Pennsylvania, B.A., 2001
Admitted: Boston College Law School, J.D., cum laude, 2007
Practice Area:
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14. David M. Souders
Title: Member
Law School: Washington University, J.D., 1985
College: Holy Cross College, B.A., 1977
Admitted: Washington University, J.D., 1985
Practice Area: Litigation, Regulatory Compliance, Administrative Law, Investigation and Enforcement
Membership: District of Columbia Bar AssociationMissouri Bar Association

15. Troy W. Garris
Title: Member
Law School: American University Washington College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 1997
College: University of Houston, B.A., 1990
Admitted: American University Washington College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 1997
Practice Area: Mortgage Banking Law; Real Estate Finance; Regulatory Law; Financial Institutions Law; Labor and Employment
Membership:

16. Bruce E. Alexander
Title: Counsel
Law School: University of Virginia School of Law, J.D., 1981
College: Dartmouth College, B.A., magna cum laude, 1973
Admitted: University of Virginia School of Law, J.D., 1981
Practice Area: Litigation; Class Actions; Consumer Class Actions
Membership: Maryland State Bar Association.

17. John A. O'Shaughnessy
Title: Associate
Law School: George Washington University Law School, J.D., with honors, 2007
College: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, B.A., 2004
Admitted: George Washington University Law School, J.D., with honors, 2007
Practice Area: Consumer Finance; Corporate & Transactional; Financial Services; Licensing; Mortgage Banking
Membership: District of Columbia Bar; Maryland State Bar Association, Inc.; American Bar Association.

18. Vanessa T. Lam
Title: Associate
Law School: University of California School of Law, Los Angeles, J.D., 2002
College: University of Oregon, B.A., 1999
Admitted: University of California School of Law, Los Angeles, J.D., 2002
Practice Area: Litigation; Financial Institutions Litigation; Business Disputes; Class Action Defense; Enforcement Proceedings; Individual Actions
Membership: State Bar of California.

19. Jason W. McElroy
Title: Associate
Law School: Washington College of Law of American University, J.D., 2005
College: DePauw University, B.A., 2002
Admitted: Washington College of Law of American University, J.D., 2005
Practice Area: Business Law, Class Action Defense, Enforcement Proceedings, Individual Actions, Litigation, Investigation and Enforcement, Regulatory Compliance
Membership: American Bar Association, Consumer Financial Services CommitteeMortgage Bankers Association

20. Michael Y. Kieval
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Michigan, J.D., cum laude, 2005
College: Washington University, A.B., magna cum laude, 2002
Admitted: University of Michigan, J.D., cum laude, 2005
Practice Area: Business Law, Class Action Defense, Enforcement Proceedings, Litigation, Regulatory Compliance
Membership: American Bar Association, Consumer Financial Services CommitteeBar Association of Montgomery County, Maryland

21. Don J. Halpern
Title: Member
Law School: Rutgers University, J.D., 1987; New York University School of Law, LL.M., 1991
College: University of Pennsylvania, B.A., 1984
Admitted: Rutgers University, J.D., 1987; New York University School of Law, LL.M., 1991
Practice Area: Mortgage and Real Estate Finance, Mortgage Banking, Mergers and Acquisitions, Asset Sales, Corporate Law, Regulatory Compliance, Federal Agency Proceedings, Transactional and Corporate
Membership: American Bar AssociationMortgage Bankers Association

22. Mitchel H. Kider
Title: Member
Law School: Washington University, J.D., 1981
College: University of Wisconsin, B.A., 1978
Admitted: Washington University, J.D., 1981
Practice Area: Litigation, Mortgages, Real Estate Finance, Mortgage Banking, Mergers and Acquisitions, Asset Sales, Regulatory Compliance, Federal Agency Proceedings, Financial Institutions, Investigation and Enforcement, Licensing and Approvals, Transactional and Corporate
Membership: Mortgage Bankers Association, Premier MemberResidential Energy Services Network (RESNET), Member of Housing Industry Advisory CouncilAmerican Bar Association, Litigation DivisionCalifornia State Bar AssociationDistrict of Columbia Bar AssociationNew York State Bar Association | Bar Fellowship: Mortgage Bankers Association of America. Faculty Member and Lecturer, School of Mortgage Banking, 1991. Lecturer, Learning Center for Real Estate Finance, 1991. Trial Attorney, Office of General Counsel, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, 1981-1986.

23. Mark H. Sidman
Title: Member
Law School: University of Pittsburgh, J.D., 1980
College: Hobart College, B.A., 1977
Admitted: University of Pittsburgh, J.D., 1980
Practice Area: Transportation; Mergers and Acquisitions; Asset Sales; Regulatory Compliance; Federal Taxation
Membership: The District of Columbia Bar; Pennsylvania Bar Association (inactive).

24. Melissa J. Wachtel
Title: Associate
Law School: George Washington University School of Law, J.D., 2008
College: Duke University, B.A., magna cum laude, 2005
Admitted: George Washington University School of Law, J.D., 2008
Practice Area: Consumer Finance; Corporate Law; Financial Services Law; Licensing; Mortgage Banking Law
Membership: Maryland State Bar Association, Inc.; American Bar Association; District of Columbia Bar.

25. Harvey E. Weiner
Title: Member
Law School: New York University, J.D., cum laude, 1969
College: Queens College of the City University of New York, B.A., 1966
Admitted: New York University, J.D., cum laude, 1969
Practice Area: Mortgages; Real Estate Finance; Mortgage Banking; Mergers and Acquisitions; Asset Sales; Regulatory Compliance; Federal Agency Proceedings; Financial Institutions
Membership: The District of Columbia Bar; Federal and American Bar Associations.

26. Michelle H. Holmes
Title: Associate
Law School: George Mason University, J.D., cum laude, 2007
College: Florida State University, B.A., magna cum laude, 2000
Admitted: George Mason University, J.D., cum laude, 2007
Practice Area: Consumer Finance; Corporate Law; Financial Services Law; Mortgage Banking Law
Membership: District of Columbia Bar; Virginia State Bar.

27. Fed F. Kamensky
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Akron School of Law (J.D., magna cum laude, 2003; M.B.A., 2003)
College: Miami University, B.S.B., Business Administration, 1998
Admitted: University of Akron School of Law (J.D., magna cum laude, 2003; M.B.A., 2003)
Practice Area: Foreclosure, Mortgage Banking Law, Consumer Financial Services, Regulatory Compliance, Reverse Mortgages, Consumer Credit, Licensing, Business Law and Transactions, Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECM), Transactional and Corporate
Membership: Ohio State Bar Association; The District of Columbia Bar; State Bar of Michigan.

28. Jennifer E. Silversmith
Title: Associate
Law School: New York Law School, J.D., 2007
College: Lehigh University, B.S., 2003
Admitted: New York Law School, J.D., 2007
Practice Area: Consumer Finance; Corporate Law; Financial Services Law; Licensing; Mortgage Banking Law
Membership: New York State and American Bar Associations.

29. Aldys Dayle London
Title: Member
Law School: Washington College of Law, American University, J.D., 1996
College: Georgetown University, B.S., 1992
Admitted: Washington College of Law, American University, J.D., 1996
Practice Area: Consumer Financial Services; Mortgage Banking Law; Financial Institutions Law; Regulatory Compliance
Membership: State Bar of California; District of Columbia Bar; American Bar Association.